Principal Teacher Leadership Course

Published 06/04/2020.  Last updated 04/08/2025

This course will be delivered by Head Teachers and Senior Officers from within North Lanarkshire Council. North Lanarkshire’s leadership framework has gone through a considerable scrutiny process and has successfully been endorsed by Education Scotland.  As part of the programme, participants will be asked to identify, undertake and report on a change initiative within their establishment.

The aims of the programme are:

  • To develop the next generation of principal teachers
  • To provide a pathway for experienced teachers to allow them to advance in their profession through critical thinking and reflection
  • To ensure sustainability and build the capacity of future leaders
  • To discuss and reflect issues pertinent to becoming an effective leader
  • To consider current issues relevant to Scottish education

The expected outcomes of the programme are:

  • staff that are reflective and capable of leading effectively
  • staff that can effectively lead change, in line with school, authority and national priorities
  • staff that recognise the importance of effective leadership in improving outcomes for children and young people

Open to class teachers with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or new Principal Teachers across Scotland.

The cost of this programme is £250 per candidate and involves 10 core twilight sessions, with some additional offers throughout the session.

The core twilights and provisional dates are as follows:

Session 1    25th September 2025  Reflective Practice and Career Development
Session 2    23rd October 2025       Strategic Vision and Stage/Departmental Planning
Session 3    13th November 2025   Pedagogical Leadership
Session 4    4th December 2025     Self-Evaluation and Impact
Session 5    22nd January 2026      Measures and Outcomes
Session 6    12th February 2026      Equity and Inclusion
Session 7    5th March 2026            Coaching and Mentoring
Session 8    26th March 2026          Curriculum Innovation
Session 9    23rd April 2026             Communication and Collaboration
Session 10  14th May 2026             Evaluative Writing

The full programme is delivered digitally via Microsoft Teams

An application process is in place; for further information, please contact:

Contact: Geraldine Shearer

SAC Lead Officer, North Lanarkshire Council

Email: shearerg@northlan.gov.uk
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Principal Teacher Leadership Course

Published 06/04/2020.  Last updated 04/08/2025

This course will be delivered by Head Teachers and Senior Officers from within North Lanarkshire Council. North Lanarkshire’s leadership framework has gone through a considerable scrutiny process and has successfully been endorsed by Education Scotland.  As part of the programme, participants will be asked to identify, undertake and report on a change initiative within their establishment.

The aims of the programme are:

  • To develop the next generation of principal teachers
  • To provide a pathway for experienced teachers to allow them to advance in their profession through critical thinking and reflection
  • To ensure sustainability and build the capacity of future leaders
  • To discuss and reflect issues pertinent to becoming an effective leader
  • To consider current issues relevant to Scottish education

The expected outcomes of the programme are:

  • staff that are reflective and capable of leading effectively
  • staff that can effectively lead change, in line with school, authority and national priorities
  • staff that recognise the importance of effective leadership in improving outcomes for children and young people

Open to class teachers with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or new Principal Teachers across Scotland.

The cost of this programme is £250 per candidate and involves 10 core twilight sessions, with some additional offers throughout the session.

The core twilights and provisional dates are as follows:

Session 1    25th September 2025  Reflective Practice and Career Development
Session 2    23rd October 2025       Strategic Vision and Stage/Departmental Planning
Session 3    13th November 2025   Pedagogical Leadership
Session 4    4th December 2025     Self-Evaluation and Impact
Session 5    22nd January 2026      Measures and Outcomes
Session 6    12th February 2026      Equity and Inclusion
Session 7    5th March 2026            Coaching and Mentoring
Session 8    26th March 2026          Curriculum Innovation
Session 9    23rd April 2026             Communication and Collaboration
Session 10  14th May 2026             Evaluative Writing

The full programme is delivered digitally via Microsoft Teams

An application process is in place; for further information, please contact:

Contact: Geraldine Shearer

SAC Lead Officer, North Lanarkshire Council

Email: shearerg@northlan.gov.uk
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